The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safety

A medical study found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves memory retentionThe government announced plans to build a new airport terminal to handle more passengers

An electronics company recalled a model of tablets due to a potential battery issueStudents organized a charity drive to collect school supplies for children in low-income areasA professional runner set a new national record in the marathon at a recent race

Scientists created a new type of battery that can power a phone for a full week on one chargeThe police department launched a new program to teach self-defense to senior citizens

A social media platform added a feature to help users filter out harmful content

An energy company announced it would invest $5 billion in wind energy projectsA severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation

A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that can control all household appliances with voice commandsA global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 15 million children by 2030

A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on topics like renewable energy and space explorationA study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by up to 20% in some people

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• ·A charity organization started a program to help homeless veterans find housing
• ·A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use
• ·Pet groomer uses hypoallergenic products for pets with sensitive skin
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness using a simple blood test
• ·Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint landscapes like a famous 19th-century artist
• ·A farm started growing a variety of herbs to sell to local restaurants and chefs
• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·A new documentary about climate change won an award at an international film festival
• ·A scientist developed a portable device that tests water purity in 5 minutes
• ·Book publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers
• ·A tech startup raised $120 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food and drink stalls
• ·A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a famous invention
• ·A museum offered guided tours in multiple languages
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation has health benefits